--- title: "Sunshine Action UK — charity 1202617 | CharityCompare" description: "Sunshine Action UK (charity 1202617): income £2,088 (2024). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sunshine-action-uk retrieved: 2026-10-08T22:26:05.219Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1202617CIO SA # Sunshine Action UK Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Sunshine Action UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.sunshine-action-uk.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1202617&subId=0) Work at Sunshine Action UK? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sunshine-action-uk&type=claim&name=Sunshine%20Action%20UK) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Sunshine Action UK? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £2,088 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £2,394 Registered charity number 1202617 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Unit 13 Freeland Park Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.sunshine-action-uk.org](http://www.sunshine-action-uk.org/) Quick answer Sunshine Action UK (number 1202617) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Sunshine Action UK do? Our motto is to "feed the hungry and warm the abandoned." Our main initiative involves creating and distributing "fortune bags" which are filled with non-perishable food item and essential supplies for homeless and low-income individuals. We typically partner with other charities and organisations to target beneficiaries in local communities. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sunshine Action UK Answers Sunshine Action UK gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Sunshine Action UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Sunshine Action UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 April 2023 Where it says it operates Throughout England ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Sunshine Action UK registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sunshine Action UK yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sunshine Action UK. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Sunshine Action UK? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sunshine-action-uk&type=claim&name=Sunshine%20Action%20UK) [Visit charity website](http://www.sunshine-action-uk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sunshine Action UK a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Sunshine Action UK as a registered charity (number 1202617) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Sunshine Action UK's charity number? Sunshine Action UK's charity number is 1202617. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202617? Search 1202617 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Sunshine Action UK do? Our motto is to "feed the hungry and warm the abandoned." Our main initiative involves creating and distributing "fortune bags" which are filled with non-perishable food item and essential supplies for homeless and low-income individuals. We typically partner with other charities and organisations to target beneficiaries in local communities. Does Sunshine Action UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sunshine Action UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Sunshine Action UK? Sunshine Action UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.sunshine-action-uk.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Sunshine Action UK? The register does not record Sunshine Action UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Sunshine Action UK's trustees paid? Sunshine Action UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Sunshine Action UK registered as a charity? Sunshine Action UK was entered on the register on 4 April 2023. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1202617&subId=0).